Based upon their performance to date and ROS projections, I’ve included my personal rankings of the top 20 3B-eligible players. Before you make any trades involving third basemen, give this a look. MORE: Fantasy Alarm’s Seasonal Playbook Pro | Top 50 prospects Fantasy baseball rankings: Third base Josh Donaldson 2. Nolan Arenado 3. Manny Machado 4. Kris Bryant 5. Matt Carpenter 6. Maikel Franco 7. Adrian Beltre 8. Todd Frazier 9....
Our one Other Play was also a loser, as Atlanta (-3) went down as a road favorite to rookie QB Teddy Bridgewater and the Adrian Peterson-less Vikings. After Sunday afternoon’s games, when Buffalo (+3), Pittsburgh (-7.5) and Carolina (+3.5) all lost, I was afraid our BEOB selections might never win again. That’s when the Cowboys (+3), to most people’s surprise, ran away with a convincing victory against the Saints, and the Chiefs (+3....
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The trio of games begins with a battle for sole possession of first place in the NFC North as the Minnesota Vikings visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field (12:30 p.m. ET, CBS). MORE: Week 12 NFL Power Rankings The resurgent Lions (6-4) have capitalized on the four-game losing streaks by both the Vikings (6-4) and Packers (4-6), who play Monday night at Philadelphia. The Lions have won five of six and hope to continue a three-game winning streak on Thanksgiving....
Weigl required surgery after suffering the injury in a May game against Augsburg, but he was able to run for the first time in his comeback on Friday. Get Dortmund at 11/2 to win Bundesliga The 21-year-old Germany international suggested he will be ready to return following the international break after matchday two in 2017-18. “I’m doing really well,” said Weigl. “I was allowed to run [on Friday] for the first time....
Rather than a display in a park or other public space, some companies are changing vehicles into mobile marketing opportunities, spreading the word about the brand as they travel from town to town. Anything from a 12-foot tall Hershey’s Kiss to a 25-foot long peanut can be seen cruising down U.S. streets in the hopes of stirring attention. Craftsmen Industries Inc. specializes in interactive marketing tools like promotional vehicles. Builds can take anywhere from a few weeks to half a year depending on how involved the model is....
While experts believe that Kinsey may have overblown the orgasmic capabilities of young boys, his vast evidence on human sexuality is still solid. Even so, the revelation is fodder for critics. The Family Research Council wants to use it to toss out sex education. Kinsey was all wrong, they argue, so our sex curriculum must be, too. U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman wants to unleash a congressional investigation of Kinsey’s past work....
West Brom have been the type of opponent that Chelsea have struggled against this campaign, but they were brutally put to the sword. Long before half time, many fans had already left the stadium such was Chelsea’s dominance here. Gayle 11/1 FGS with dabblebet Cesc Fabregas provided creativity from deep and ran the midfield but it was Morata and Hazard who were the undoubted stars of the show. They scored three of the four goals between them and combined brilliantly throughout....
There are still recognizable names out there — but they come with strings attached, most of them aging or fragile strings, or both. Such is the case with the most accomplished name of the top 10 free agents still available. MORE: Offseason stock watch: winners, losers | 5 biggest spenders | Schaub joins Ravens WR Wes Welker: Just two seasons ago, his first teaming up with Peyton Manning in Denver, Welker seemed a lock for 1,000 career catches (a club still with just 10 members), phenomenal for an undrafted player....
Woods, still basking in his Masters victory, is typically a staple draw for the Charlotte, N.C., tournament. His absence has led to some injury speculation after video surfaced of Woods limping after accepting his fifth green jacket in April. But the golfer’s agent has since refuted those rumors, saying Woods is “still digesting and appreciating what happened” at Augusta. MORE: Watch the Wells Fargo Championship live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)...
Simpson was hot right out of the gates, starting the day on the back nine with birdies on four of his first eight holes, including a dialed-in tee shot to three feet on the par-3 17th. Simpson made the turn in 3-under 33. He then went on to birdie two more holes on his closing nine (the front side) to finish with a 5-under 67. MORE: Ben Martin | Adam Scott | Simpson | Patrick Reed | PGA Tour winners | McIlroy favored | Rory makes day special for teen...
Arsenal star signs contract extension The Gunners are eight points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and face the Blues in a crucial clash at Stamford Bridge in February, but Wenger believes it is better to focus on the task at hand ahead of Sunday’s game against Burnley. With the likes of Francis Coquelin, Hector Bellerin and Kieran Gibbs all returning from injury at such a key point in Arsenal’s season, Wenger says that it is vital that his most experienced players stay fit over the coming weeks....
The long-serving Frenchman has seen the issue of his expiring contract cast a shadow over Emirates Stadium during a season in which the Gunners could have done without the distraction. Both Wenger and the club have attempted to steer clear of the topic throughout a campaign in which the position of a man with 21 years of loyal service under his belt has regularly been called into question. The saga is now approaching a conclusion, with Arsenal’s final act of 2016-17 seeing them lift the FA Cup, but their manager is still giving little way as an official announcement draws ever closer....
West Ham fans fume over Payet tweet Wenger received a four-match suspension after admitting a Football Association misconduct charge relating to an altercation with fourth official Anthony Taylor in their thrilling 2-1 win over Burnley. Some claimed the Frenchman was fortunate to escape with just four matches from the stands, but Wenger believes there would have been discontent regardless of the severity of his punishment. “I do not want to judge the judges....
West Ham WILLING to sell Payet On Thursday, Hammers boss Slaven Bilic revealed Payet wanted a move and would not be training with the first team until his attitude changes. Despite signing a new deal last February, the France international has been linked with a return to former club Marseille and a switch to London rivals Chelsea. Wenger believes Payet is not renowned for such behaviour and says he hopes to see him remain with West Ham beyond the transfer window....
Ozil has played in 17 of Arsenal’s 18 Premier League matches this season, scoring on five occasions. The playmaker’s overall form has impressed Wenger, who thinks a hot streak in front of goal is just around the corner as the Gunners prepare to host Crystal Palace on Sunday. “I still think there is a gap between his potential finishing and the way he does,” Wenger said at his pre-match media conference....
Having taken the Gunners job in 1996, Wenger has long been used to the traditionally busy fixture list over the festive period, but feels this season has been tougher on some sides than others. Arsenal team news & likely line-up Wenger’s men visit the Vitality Stadium, their third outing in nine days, with an FA Cup third-round tie at Preston North End to come on Saturday. Chelsea’s visit to Tottenham on Wednesday will be their third game in 10 days, while in contrast, Southampton’s trio of fixtures have been played over just six....
